Hop on over for Easter fun at the winery! Enjoy kids’ and adults’ egg hunts, face painting, food trucks, portrait opportunity with our farm donkey, Tickle, wildflower seed spreading, and plenty of wine-filled springtime cheer for the whole family! All FREE, except the Adult Only Egg Hunt.
This hands-on, practical session covers essential technical skills that help artists present their work professionally and safely. Participants will gain a better understanding of how preparation and presentation impact how work is received by galleries, curators, and jurors. Topics include: - Photographing artwork for documentation and submissions - Basic lighting and composition tips using accessible [...]
Staunton Music Festival presents its fifth annual BaroqueFest this April! BaroqueFest 2026: La Bella Italia assembles 28 superlative musicians for a sumptuous journey to Italy, including music by Italian masters and those who traveled to and through Italian lands. Featured works include Handel's brilliant first oratorio "Il Trionfo del tempo e del Disinganno" (1707); Vivaldi's [...]
Commemorate Jefferson’s 283rd birthday at Monticello's annual ceremony. Join as the United States Army places the presidential wreath at Jefferson's grave, accompanied by performances from the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps at Jefferson’s Gravesite. After the ceremony, make sure to stop by our Community Partner Tent to chat with local organizations showcasing their important [...]
Free; no tickets required Museum-wide Join for performances, food trucks, art activities, and fun for all ages. To mark the museum’s 90th anniversary, we’re celebrating its past, present, and future, and inviting you to the official public kick-off of The Campaign for VMFA. We’re bringing the community together for a fun event. See yourself here!
A hands-on, interactive, and immersive "museum on wheels," the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled "Out of Many, One" is housed in a quad-expandable tractor-trailer. It is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia's rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more. In addition, it highlights every region [...]
Merry Go Round is a pop-up children’s clothing boutique that donates 100% of its profits. By selling your clothes and shopping our sale each year, you are supporting families in need in the Charlottesville community. Our hope is that your children will love the clothes you find at Merry Go Round and when they outgrow [...]
A hands-on, interactive, and immersive "museum on wheels," the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled "Out of Many, One" is housed in a quad-expandable tractor-trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia's rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state. [...]
Join Hannah Barnaby, local author and bookseller, every Wednesday for an engaging storytime featuring the reading of 2–3 delightful books. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides to family health advice and seasonal activities in and around Cville, we cover it all. Don’t miss a thing—sign up for our [...]
Baby Buds is an open-exploration activity time for newborns, infants, and toddlers. It supports their parents and caregivers by encouraging physical growth, social-emotional development, and emerging language skills. Engage in structured activities and sensory stations. These focus on tactile stimulation, sound, light, and art. Life with little ones keeps changing, and we love supporting Cville [...]
Join us in person for an inspiring and informational event made just for moms who are building businesses from the ground up! Connect, learn, and grow with other like-minded women balancing work and family. It's all about sharing stories, gaining fresh ideas, and making awesome connections. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your [...]
Captivate your little scientist with open-ended, child-led play which engages the senses. The children will explore bins containing a variety of sensory materials. Things will get messy, so dress appropriately. Walk-ins welcome.
Enjoy a day at the garden with lightning talks, vendors, and fun for all ages. Find fresh inspiration with CharlottesvilleFamily! Discover seasonal gardening and home décor tips, explore healthy resources for Cville kids and parents, get learning tips, discover annual festivals, and plan your next family fun day trip. Keep the ideas coming—subscribe to [...]
Bring the whole family out to Panorama Farms for Run Fest, a fun-filled day of running, outdoor adventure, and community celebration! Kids, parents, and all ability levels are welcome to join the 1-mile Fun One - perfect for walkers, strollers, and even leashed dogs. After the run, stick around for a lively festival featuring food [...]
Let’s gather together to celebrate Earth Day with good company and earth-loving activities! Plant Sales herbs and Spring vegetables, medicinal and native plants Secretary’s Road Clean Up from 9am-10:30am Medicinal Plant Walk w/ Angel Shockley at 11am. Learn a little more about the “Wild Wisdom of the Weeds", and how they can be used as [...]
🎶 Rhythm & Roots: Story & Plant Potting with We Grow Kick off your weekend with music, movement, and creativity! Join us for a fun-filled Saturday morning program where little hands will plant and decorate their very own potted herbs, led by Daisa Pascall from We Grow plant shop (www.wegrowshopva.com) in Scottsville, VA. Sing along [...]
Join the Frontier Culture Museum this January, February, and March for Toddler Time! Each Toddler Time at the Frontier Culture Museum will include a story time. Then, there will also be a hands-on historical activity and a craft to keep. January 10, 2026: Our first Toddler Time will be focused on historical music, instruments, and [...]
Join on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as we welcome the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a FREE program on choosing and growing native plants to support pollinators. Flowering native plants add beauty to gardens and provide crucial support for bees and other pollinators facing decline due to habitat loss, pesticide overuse, [...]